Across
- 3. The ___ is responsible for controlling the rate and pattern of respirations.
- 5. The gold standard for checking an inflammatory process.
- 9. ___ is the amount of recoil the lungs have after being stretched by inhalation.
- 11. The ____ represents the unmeasurable ions present in the extracellular fluid. This can be used to hep determine the cause of the metabolic imbalance.
- 12. ___ occurs when the alveoli are receiving perfusion but not receiving ventilation. (2 words)
- 14. The primary site of gas exchange is in the _____.
- 15. ____ occurs when the alveoli are receiving ventilation but not any perfusion, therefore, they are unable to exchange gas. (3 words)
- 17. ____ is the volume of air exhaled after a normal resting inhalation. The normal level is 6-10 mL/kg. (2 words)
- 20. pH>7.45, HCO3>26 (2 words)
- 21. ___ is a phospholipid that prevents alveoli from collapsing.
- 22. ___ measures the lungs ability to stretch and expand.
- 24. pH<7.34, HCO3<22 (2 words)
- 25. A procedure where a needled is inserted into the pleural space to drain fluid that has accumulated.
- 28. A procedure where a semi-rigid scope is used to visualize the airway. It is used to see the larynx, trachea, bronchus, and tissue.
- 29. Crackling feeling while palpating around a chest tube site.
- 30. A ____ is defined as the presence of air in the pleural space.
Down
- 1. Placing and NG or OG after intubation helps to prevent ____. (2 words)
- 2. ____is the amount of pressure inside the lungs. (2 words)
- 3. The antidote for Heparin (2 words)
- 4. Tidal volume x respiratory rate = ___. Normal range is 5-8L/min (2 words)
- 6. pH>7.45, pCO2<35 (2 words
- 7. pH<7.35, pCO2>45 (2 words)
- 8. A ____ occurs when a thrombus or embolus lodges in the pulmonary arterial system, disrupting blood flow to an area of the lungs. (2 words)
- 10. ___ is the maximum amount of air in the lungs after a maximal inspiration. Normal level is 5.7L-6.2L. (3 words)
- 13. A medication that decreases the thickness of mucus and breaks it apart for improved expectoration of mucus. Often used in combination with bronchodilators.
- 16. Musical tone heard on expiration related to a restricted airway. Treat with steroids or bronchodilators. Hallmark symptom of status asthmaticus.
- 18. Albuterol and Levalbuterol. Reduce bronchial muscle spasm.
- 19. Decrease airway inflammation and enhance effectiveness of beta agonists.
- 23. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and dilates airways.
- 26. The ____ controls the diaphragm.
- 27. The opoid reversal agent.